*JOHN RIGBY SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN ENGRAVED BY KEN HUNT, WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

SN 18340. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 26″ and 28″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved in Olde English script “J. Rigby & Co 13, Pall Mall. London.” on slightly swamped game ribs, which have the numerals “1” and “2” inlaid in gold at breech ends, set number “1” are the 28″ bbls. Bbl flats are stamped with 1979 London proofs for 3″ chambers. Bbl sets are fitted with H&H style self-opening assist springs. Case hardened H&H type sidelock action is filed in traditional Rigby manner with straight upturn at sides of action beads, and with fences carved in leaf pattern. Action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, and double triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with exceptionally fine, large, attenuated scrolling acanthus with some ribbon highlights, all nicely shaded, and with fine stippled backgrounds. “J. Rigby & Co” “LONDON” “ENGLAND” is gold inlaid on bottom. Lockplates are devoid of scroll, and are engraved in the style of Harry Kell with game birds, and with backgrounds covering entire plates, except for thin line borders. “J. Rigby & Co” is gold inlaid at the front portion of each plate. Balance of plates are relief gold inlaid with a trio of mallards settling into marsh on left lockplate, and a trio of red grouse winging across moorlands on right. Details of backgrounds are lightly gold washed creating an interesting frosted effect. This fine work is by noted engraver to the trade, Ken Hunt, who was trained by Harry Kell. His signature appears under each lockplate scene. Blued top lever and trigger guard are engraved with matching acanthus. Trigger guard has fine scene of flying woodcock on bow, and SN is gold inlaid at grip. Exceptionally well marbled, stump figured, red-toned, European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15-1/8″ over checkered wood butt. Classic tear shaped drop points are behind lockplates. Wraparound point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip, and a vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. 28″ Bbls set “1”: Bore diameter: left -.613, right -.613. Bore restrictions: left -.034 (Full), right -.025 (IMod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.039, right -.037. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 5 oz. LOP: 15-1/8″. 26″ Bbls set “2”: Bore diameter: left -.614, right -.613. Bore restrictions: left -.015 (Mod), right -.010 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.039, right -.038. Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 15-1/8″. Brown leather VC case with stitched leather corners has space for gun and both sets of bbls, and is lined in purple velvet with gold embossed black leather Rigby label in lid. Case contains 2-pc walnut and brass cleaning rod with mop, jag, and brush in black morocco leather wallet, Rigby marked square oil bottle, pair of snap caps, and a horn handled turnscrew, as well as straps and key. PROVENANCE: Thomas W. Connally Estate Collection. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, near new, with only the slightest marks on wood and metal, just a hint of silvering on safety button. Mechanically crisp. Case leather is excellent, with only a few light handling marks. Interior cloth is excellent, with slight compressions. Accessories are excellent. A fine, versatile, nicely embellished example of one of the last London built Rigbys. Life is short … write the check. 4-55659 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2424

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2424	$26,450.00	JOHN RIGBY SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN ENGRAVED BY KEN HUNT, WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE. SN 18340. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 26″ and 28″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved in Olde English script “J. Rigby & Co 13, Pall Mall. London.” on slightly swamped game ribs, which have the numerals “1” and “2” inlaid in gold at breech ends, set number “1” are the 28″ bbls. Bbl flats are stamped with 1979 London proofs for 3″ chambers. Bbl sets are fitted with H&H style self-opening assist springs. Case hardened H&H type sidelock action is filed in traditional Rigby manner with straight upturn at sides of action beads, and with fences carved in leaf pattern. Action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, and double triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with exceptionally fine, large, attenuated scrolling acanthus with some ribbon highlights, all nicely shaded, and with fine stippled backgrounds. “J. Rigby & Co” “LONDON” “ENGLAND” is gold inlaid on bottom. Lockplates are devoid of scroll, and are engraved in the style of Harry Kell with game birds, and with backgrounds covering entire plates, except for thin line borders. “J. Rigby & Co” is gold inlaid at the front portion of each plate. Balance of plates are relief gold inlaid with a trio of mallards settling into marsh on left lockplate, and a trio of red grouse winging across moorlands on right. Details of backgrounds are lightly gold washed creating an interesting frosted effect. This fine work is by noted engraver to the trade, Ken Hunt, who was trained by Harry Kell. His signature appears under each lockplate scene. Blued top lever and trigger guard are engraved with matching acanthus. Trigger guard has fine scene of flying woodcock on bow, and SN is gold inlaid at grip. Exceptionally well marbled, stump figured, red-toned, European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15-1/8″ over checkered wood butt. Classic tear shaped drop points are behind lockplates. Wraparound point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip, and a vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. 28″ Bbls set “1”: Bore diameter: left -.613, right -.613. Bore restrictions: left -.034 (Full), right -.025 (IMod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.039, right -.037. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 5 oz. LOP: 15-1/8″. 26″ Bbls set “2”: Bore diameter: left -.614, right -.613. Bore restrictions: left -.015 (Mod), right -.010 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.039, right -.038. Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 15-1/8″. Brown leather VC case with stitched leather corners has space for gun and both sets of bbls, and is lined in purple velvet with gold embossed black leather Rigby label in lid. Case contains 2-pc walnut and brass cleaning rod with mop, jag, and brush in black morocco leather wallet, Rigby marked square oil bottle, pair of snap caps, and a horn handled turnscrew, as well as straps and key. PROVENANCE: Thomas W. Connally Estate Collection. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, near new, with only the slightest marks on wood and metal, just a hint of silvering on safety button. Mechanically crisp. Case leather is excellent, with only a few light handling marks. Interior cloth is excellent, with slight compressions. Accessories are excellent. A fine, versatile, nicely embellished example of one of the last London built Rigbys. Life is short … write the check. 4-55659 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2424 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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*JOHN RIGBY SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN ENGRAVED BY KEN HUNT, WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.